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Water Quality Report
CITY OF NEWCASTLE stormwater runoff, and residential uses; organic
2014 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and
volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products
Is my water safe? of industrial processes and petroleum produc-
We are pleased to present this year's Annual tion, and can also come from gas stations, urban
Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence stormwater runoff, and septic systems; and
Report) for City of Newcastle as required by the radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is occurring or be the result of oil and gas produc-
designed to provide details about where your tion and mining activities. In order to ensure that
water comes from, what it contains, and how it tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regula-
compares to standards set by regulatory agen- tions that limit the amount of certain contami-
cies. This report is a snapshot of last year's nants in water provided by public water systems.
water quality. We are committed to providing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
you with information because informed custom- establish limits for contaminants in bottled water
ers are our best allies. Last year, we conducted which muSt provide the same protection for public
tests for over 80 contaminants. We only detected health.
12 of those contaminants, and found only 1 at a Cross Connection Control Survey
level higher than the EPA allows. As we informed The purpose of this survey is to determine
you at the time, our water temporarily exceeded whether a cross-connection may exist at your
drinking water standards. (For more information home or business. A cross connection is an
see the section labeled Violations at the end of unprotected or improper connection to a public
the report.) water distribution system that may cause contain-
Do I need to take special precautions? ination or pollution to enter the system. We are
Some people may be more vulnerable to responsible for enforcing cross-connection con-
contaminants in drinking water than the general trol regulations and insuring that no contaminants
population. Immuno-compromised persons such can, under any flow conditions, enter the distribu-
as persons with cancer undergoing chemo- tion system. If you have any of the devices listed
therapy, persons who have undergone organ below please contact us so that we can discuss
transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other the issue, and if needed, survey your connection
immune system disorders, some elderly, and and assist you in isolating it if that is necessary.
infants can be particularly at risk from infections. Boiler/Radiant heater (water heaters not
These people should seek advice about drink- included)
ing water from their health care providers. EPA/ Underground lawn sprinkler system
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on Pool or hot tub (whirlpool tubs not included)
appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection Additional source(s) of water on the property
by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contami- Decorative pond
nants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Watering trough
Hotline (800-426-4791). Water Conservation Tips
Where does my water come from? Did you know that the average U.S. household
Our water source consists of four wells drawn uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day
from the Madison formation, or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily, there
Source water assessment and its avail- are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve
ability water, Small changes can make a big difference
A copy of the source water assessment is - try one today and soon it will become second
available at the City Hall located at 10 West nature.
Warwick Newcastle WY 82701. Take short showers - a 5 minute shower
How can I get involved? uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50
If you have questions about this report or con- gallons for a bath.
cerning your water utility, please contact Doug Shut off water while brushing your teeth,
Sankey at 307.746.3535. We want our valued washing your hair and shaving and save up to
customers to be informed about their water util- 500 gallons a month.
ity. If you have any questions or concerns about Use a water-efficient showerhead. They're
your water, please attend any of our regularly inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up
scheduled meetings held during the City Council to 750 gallons a month.
meetings. The meetings are held on the first and Run your clothes washer and dishwasher
third Monday of every month at 7"00pro at City only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000
Hall located at 10 West Warwick. gallons a month.
Additional Information for Lead Water plants only when necessary.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers
serious health problems, especially for pregnant are inexpensive and take only a few
women and young children. Lead in drinking minutes to replace. To check your toilet for
water is primarily from materials and compo- a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the
nents associated with service lines and home tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl with-
plumbing. City of Newcastle is responsible for out flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replac-
providing high quality drinking water, but cannot ing it with a new, more efficient model can save
control the variety of materials used in plumbing up to 1,000 gallons a month.
components. When your water has been sitting Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is
for several hours, you can minimize the potential watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can
for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 sec- absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day to
onds to 2 minutes before using water for drink- reduce evaporation.
ing or cooking: If you are concerned about lead Teach your kids about water:~servatldn to'
in;~r:water, you may wish to haveyour water ensure a future generation that uses water wisely.
tested~ Information on lead indrinking water, test- Make it a family effort to redud#i~ext month's
ing methods, and steps you can take to minimize water billI
exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more
Water Hotline or at http:llwww.epa.govlsafewaterl information.
lead. Source Water Protection Tips
-Why are there contaminants in my drink- Protection of drinking water is everyone's
ing water? responsibility. You can help protect your commu-
Drinking water, inclUding bottled water, may nity's drinking water source in several ways:
reasonably be expected to contain at least small Eliminate excess use of lawn and garden
amounts of some contaminants. The presence of fertilizers and pesticides - they contain hazard-
contaminants does not necessarily indicate that ous chemicals that can reach your drinking water
water poses a health risk. More information about source.
contaminants and potential health effects can be Pick up after your pets.
obtained by calling the Environmental Protection If you have your own septic system, properly
Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline maintain your system to reduce leaching to water
(800-426-4791). sources or consider connecting to a public water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water system.
and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, Dispose of chemicals properly; take used
ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water motor oil to a recycling center.
travels over the surface of the land or through the Volunteer in your community. Find a water-
ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals shed or wellhead protection organization in your
and, in some cases, radioactive material, and community and volunteer to help. If there are no
can pick up substances resulting from the pres- active groups, consider starting one. Use EPA's
ence of animals or from human activity:Adopt Your Watershed to locate groups in your
microbial contaminants, such as viruses and community, or visit the Watershed Information
bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment Network's How to Start a Watershed Team.
plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock Organize a storm drain stenciling project
operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, with your local government or water supplier.
such as salts and metals, which can be naturally Stencil a message next to the street drain
occurring or resultfrom urban stormwater runoff, reminding people "Dump No Waste - Drains to
industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, River" or "Protect Your Water." Produce and dis-
oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pes- tribute a flyer for households to remind residents
ticides and herbicides, which may come from that storm drains dump directly into your local
a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban water body.
Water Quality' Data Table
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the
amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the
drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although
many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water.
All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these
substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be
extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health A
Public Notice Public Notice.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND
FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK
CHEYENNE, WYOMING
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AND
FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR HIGHWAY WORK
Notice is hereby given that the State Notice is hereby given that the State
Transportation Commission of Wyoming has Transportation Commission of Wyoming has
accepted as completed according to plans, accepted as completed according to plans,
specifications and rules governing the same work specifications and rules governing the same
performed under that certain contract between work performed under that certain contract
the State of Wyoming, acting through said between the State of Wyoming, acting through
Commission, and McGarvin-Moberly Construction said Commission, and Casper Electric, Inc. the
Co. the contractor on Highway Project Number contractor on Highway Project Number N442075
N451006 in Niobrara county consisting of mill in Weston county consisting of upgrade light &
plant mix, paving, surfacing, signing, fence, & road closure system & miscellaneous work at
miscellaneous work the Contractor is entitled various locations the Contractor is entitled to
to final settlement therefore; that the Director of final settlement therefore; that the Director of the
the Department of Transportation will cause said Department of Transportation will cause said
Contractor to be paid the full amount due him Contractor to be paid the full amount due him
under said contract on July 15, 2015. under said contract on July 15, 2015.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is The date of the first publication of this Notice is
June 4, 2015. June 4, 2015.
STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF
WYOMING
By: Kimberly Lamb
Project Resource Coordinator
Budget Program
STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF
WYOMING
By: Kimberly Lamb
Project Resource Coordinator
Budget Program
few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional
value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in
the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants
less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly
from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such,
some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find
terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms,
we have provided the definitions below the table.
(ppm) No
of natural deposits;
orchards; Runoff
glass and electronics
wastt,'s
wastes;
,= from metal
Erosion of natural
No
of natural deposits;
additive which
SITo~Ig teeth;
-= from t~rfitizer and
:;
[measured as ;from .septic tanks,
(ppm) No Ert~ion of natural
No
from
Erosion of"
No
~leposits;
Ipositive Yes
amples/month)
in the
emitters
(pCi/L) No rural delx)sits
No of natural deposits
tug/L) No of natural dej.~osits
total Coliform
;golifi)rms are bacteria that are naturally pre~nt in the envh'onment and are used as oal indicator that other,
9otentially-harmful. bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a
,aming of potential problems. We had one positive total coliform on 08/04/2014. On 08/06/2014 we collected 6
"e-samples. with